Whitecourt weather in January (Alberta, Canada)

What kind of weather does January bring to Whitecourt? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Whitecourt includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -5°C, while night temperatures can drop to -16°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Whitecourt in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 30 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 11 days days of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Whitecourt. August typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Whitecourt climate page with graphs.

 

Whitecourt, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -16°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 30 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Where to go in Canada in January

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Whitecourt should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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